I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.

Why don’t Democrats create visual imagery to change the #shutdown story? For example:
1️⃣ Set up a negotiation room with chairs for the key players.
2️⃣ Show up every day.
3️⃣ Take pictures and video, of Democrats literally at the negotiation table, and Republicans absent.
4️⃣ Share & repeat. Be creative!

This isn’t government efficiency. It’s putting people’s lives at risk, by cutting the essential government services that they rely on.

As democratic practices decay in the United States and elsewhere, the tendency is to defend existing institutions. But building new paths is just as important. Read more from @joshalerner.bsky.social nonprofitquarterly.org/three-emergi...

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The real highlight of #TheLifeofaShowgirl is how it reminded me to listen to #BRAT again. 🙏🏼

Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher.

Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

From a 2 million-strong online petition in France to new insights on Euroscepticism, crowdlaw and disinformation, there's plenty happening in democratic innovation.

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“Democracy is, in the beginning and in the end, a belief that we can live together despite difference and choose the future together.” @anandwrites.bsky.social
🙏🏼
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I'm laughing my ASS off at the Cuomo commercials telling us he's ready on DAY ONE to make housing affordable in NYC because he is experienced, LMAO!!!! Yes he's experienced at being bought by big real estate & at insuring that you won't be able to afford to live in the city if you're working class.

This is an illegal war of aggression. There is no direct threat, no provocation, no need, and no Congressional approval. The only people this serves are the autocrats trying to cling to power.

#NoKings in Kings County, or anywhere in the US!

Yes! When urban planners learn from organizers they get more done.
@nextcity.org
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Like for the mayoral election, I can’t believe some of these options made it to the ranked choice bagel ballot! Come on NYC, we can do better. #TeamEverything
www.wnyc.org/bagelvote

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Some fun news: I’m thrilled to join the Board of Directors of Thrive Philanthropy, a global grantmaker that accelerates just, sustainable, plant-based food systems around the world. Check them out, and let me know if you’re interested in learning more! www.thrivephilanthropy.org

I’m so thankful to Michael Cross-Barnet for shared Caitlin’s powerful story in this Washington Post article. The trauma is cruel. Sharing it is resistance, and humanity.

You can read it here, not behind a paywall:
www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Flying back to the US from Europe. Emptiest flight I’ve been on. I imagine like trains into Germany back in 1934.

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Q&A on democracy in Germany: How can local community participation help prevent the rise of far right parties like AfD? By bringing people together to share grievances, feel heard, and understand those who are different. @peoplepowered.org